Reducing the Risk of Influenza-Related Deaths for Diabetic Patients: Expert Advice from Ramkhamhaeng Hospital

2023-08-09 05:07:00

Health9 Aug. 23 12:072023-08-09

Reasons for diabetic patients when influenza have a high chance of death That’s because…

Diabetic patients will have high blood sugar. And when the blood sugar rises, it starts to interfere with the white blood cell function. The ability of white blood cells to eliminate pathogens is reduced. As a result, diabetic patients are more likely to get infected than others.

When the infection begins to spread The risk of complications such as pneumonia and ear inflammation is greater, making diabetic patients at risk of dying more easily than others. Especially during the flu epidemic season. Diabetic patients have an increased mortality rate of 5-15% and are six times more likely to be hospitalized from influenza complications than other people.

Therefore, to reduce the danger Reduce the likelihood of complications reduce the cost of treatment Reduce hospital stays and reduce death rates. It is recommended that people with diabetes receive an annual influenza vaccination. “Influenza and Diabetes Click to read more >>

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Source: Ramkhamhaeng Hospital

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